NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has again restated its position in ensuring the full implementation and enforcement of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) code in the nation’s ports. The Director General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside...
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NPA redeploys General Managers

NPA redeploys General Managers

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has redeployed 19 senior management staff including General Managers.   Under the new arrangement, Mrs Akinbayo C. O. and Ephraim Okon who were Asst. General Managers Admin and Commercial respectively ar...
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NIMASA clarifies position on Customs Board

NIMASA clarifies position on Customs Board

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dissociated itself from a report credicted to  one of its staff, Mr Momoh Alhassan.    Mr Alhassan who spoke at an event organised by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to sensitise...
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Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). A statement issued by the Director (Press) in the office of the Secretary...
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Ajayi assures Apapa community of NPA’s support

Ajayi assures Apapa community of NPA’s support

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) General Manager in charge of Western Ports, Chief Michael Kayode Ajayi has reiterated the commitment of the Authority to partner and support Apapa Community “as the host of the two busiest Ports in West Africa”....
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COSCO Shipping places order for four Asphalt Carriers

COSCO Shipping places order for four Asphalt Carriers

COSCO Shipping’s subsidiary Cosco Southern Asphalt Shipping has ordered four 7,500 dwt asphalt carriers from Chinese shipbuilder CSSC Chengxi Shipyard. The company explained that the new ships would serve both short-range routes as well as the company’s ...
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Maersk Line, CCS seal Cooperation Deal

Maersk Line, CCS seal Cooperation Deal

Danish shipping company Maersk Line has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Classification Society (CCS) on technical exchanges. Under the agreement, signed on August 16, Maersk and CCS are set to start technical exchanges and cooperat...
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Strategic role of women in maritime sector, by NIMASA DG

Strategic role of women in maritime sector, by NIMASA DG

By Moses Ebosele –  Women have critical role to play in the development and growth of the maritime sector, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside,  has said   Dr. Peterside who...
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NIMASA pledges to fully implement Ballast Water Management Convention

NIMASA pledges to fully implement Ballast Water Management Convention

By Moses Ebosele –  The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has challenged stakeholders in the maritime industry to protect the marine environment from alien invasive species  conveyed in...
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NIMASA reiterates commitment to partner stakeholders

NIMASA reiterates commitment to partner stakeholders

By Moses Ebosele –   The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the resolve of the Agency to partner all stakeholders in the maritime sector.   Receiving a delegation of Wome...
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Strike looms at seaports over increase in customs duty

Strike looms at seaports over increase in customs duty

By Moses Ebosele –   Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agent (ANLCA) have threatened to shut down the nation’s seaports over 43 per cent increase in Customs duty.   President of the Association, Alhaji Olayiwola Shittu who spok...
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FG approves Badagry Seaport

FG approves Badagry Seaport

The Federal Ececutive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the construction of $2.6 Billion Badagry SeaPort in Lagos State.  The private sector project will be constructed over a period of five years.  Briefing Journalists after the meeting, Minister of infor...
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NPA to renovate headquarters with N800 Million in 2016

NPA to renovate headquarters with N800 Million in 2016

By Moses Ebosele –    Barring any last minute adjustment, the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the headquarters building of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos will receive N800 Million payment in 2016.   According to NPA’s 2016 Budget ...
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NIMASA is committed to full implementation of Cabotage Act, says DG

NIMASA is committed to full implementation of Cabotage Act, says DG

By Moses Ebosele –       The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the Agency’s determination to ensure the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003 also known as the Cabota...
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